Monument record MHG55125 - Remains of bothy or byre, north of 3 Ardmore, Harlosh

Summary

A ruinous bothy or byre.

Location

Grid reference NG 2862 4096 (point)
Map sheet NG24SE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish DUIRINISH

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

During a watching brief a small structure was noted to the north of the development area. It is described as a small, ruinous, sub-rectangular, stone bothy or byre. It is aligned north-east/south-west and measures approximately 5m x 4.2m. The walls stand to a maximum of 0.6m and have a spread of 0.8m. The structure is covered in deep stands of bracken, moss and rushes. <1><2>


<1> Birch, S and Fraser, L, 08/2011, New House to NE of Clar Inis, 3 Ardmore, Harlosh, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye: Archaeological Desk Based Assessment and Watching Brief (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG25461.

<2> Birch, S and Fraser, L, 08/2011, New House to NE of Clar Inis, 3 Ardmore, Harlosh, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye: Archaeological Desk Based Assessment and Watching Brief (Collection/Project Archive). SHG25462.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Birch, S and Fraser, L. 08/2011. New House to NE of Clar Inis, 3 Ardmore, Harlosh, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye: Archaeological Desk Based Assessment and Watching Brief. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital.
  • <2> Collection/Project Archive: Birch, S and Fraser, L. 08/2011. New House to NE of Clar Inis, 3 Ardmore, Harlosh, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye: Archaeological Desk Based Assessment and Watching Brief. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Sep 15 2011 4:25PM

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